Antique CDV M Kertson Richard Stephens Beard Newark NJ Chair Drapes

Antique CDV M Kertson Richard Stephens Beard Newark NJ Chair Drapes

This antique CDV captures a formal portrait of Richard Stephens, posed with distinctive Victorian elegance. The subject sits prominently in a high-backed wooden chair, framed by heavy, draped fabric that adds a dramatic flair to the composition.

Photographed by M. Kertson in Newark, NJ, this piece serves as a fine example of mid-to-late 19th-century studio portraiture. The crisp detail of the beard and the structured backdrop reflect the refined aesthetic and fashion sensibilities of the era.

A must-have for collectors of New Jersey history, this CDV preserves the stoic presence of Richard Stephens in a classic Newark studio setting.